Replacement 2″ × 5″ rectangular antenna for the AnyCage Reader.
The standalone rectangular antenna assembly — UA-2x5-AUX — for adding a position to an existing AnyCage deployment or swapping in a replacement. The slim 2″ × 5″ footprint side-mounts to standard shoebox cages and the included magnetic clamp lets you reposition without tools. Reader not included.
- $50
- 2″ × 5″
- Reader not included
Slim rectangular profile, magnetic clamp, tool-free repositioning.
The 2″ × 5″ footprint is the default AnyCage shape for standard shoebox cages — slim enough to sit flush against a side panel without crowding the cage interior. The included magnetic clamp attaches to the cage surface without modification, so the antenna can move between cages or get repositioned as a study evolves. Signal strength is consistent across the antenna's read zone, so ID and temperature data capture stays reliable as animals move through it. Plug the assembly into any compatible AnyCage Reader via the cable connection and the reader handles the rest.
Specifications
Antenna
- Part number
- UA-2x5-AUX
- Dimensions
- 2″ × 5″ rectangular
- Mount
- Magnetic clamp (included)
- Reader
- Sold separately
Compatibility
- Reader systems
- AnyCage Reader (Lite and Plus)
- Cage type
- Standard shoebox / side-mount geometries
Pricing
- Unit price
- $50
- Volume
- Contact for quote
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Frequently asked questions
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Which AnyCage systems is this compatible with?
AnyCage Reader systems — Lite and Plus. The 2″ × 5″ rectangular assembly is the same antenna shipped pre-paired with the AnyCage Lite Reader with Rectangular Antenna kit, so it drops into any existing AnyCage Lite setup. For AnyCage Plus and Mouse Matrix configurations, confirm cage geometry with us before ordering.
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What cages does the rectangular antenna fit?
Standard shoebox cages. The slim profile is sized to sit flush against the side panel without intruding into the cage interior. If you're running custom or oversized enclosures, send dimensions and we'll confirm fit before shipment.
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Do I need this if my kit already came with one?
Only if you're adding capacity or replacing a damaged unit. The AnyCage Lite Starter Kit ships four reader/antenna pairs plus both round and rectangular antennas. Single antennas like this one are for expansion or replacement.
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Does this come with a reader or a cable?
Magnetic clamp is included. Reader is not included — order an AnyCage Lite reader kit if you need one. Cable for connecting to the reader: contact us to confirm what's in the shipment for your order.
Adding rectangular antennas across a cohort?
If you're outfitting more cages or replacing antennas across a deployed system, we can confirm fit, quote in volume, and bundle with reader kits or tags as needed.